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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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